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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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